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2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (12%)
Chart based on 137 repairs.
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (92%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2753 mi US $25 |
Replaced undersized doughnut spare wheel with full sized wheel and tire. Purchased wheel on EBay and tire locally. Wheel well accommodated full size with room to spare. Doughnut spares are a nuisance, especially since I purchased the most expensive version of this VW Sportwagen (SEL). Discovered scissors jack defective when attempting to change flat tire and replace with "doughnut" undersized spare. The screw on the jack was bent. I had to borrow a friends to install the spare donut wheel. Ordered new jack from Amazon. |
| 1000 mi US $15 |
screw in tire caused slow leak. Warning from tire pressure monitor idenitified which wheel and prevented failure on high speed interstate |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 1860 mi | Remote entry did not work. Both keys had the same problem,. Electronic module replaced. No cost |
| 5000 mi US $350 |
Two bent wheels from potholes... Ultra low profile facroy tires do not help. (235/35r19) |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 16000 mi | Stuck fuel filler door. Lubrication applied. |
| 40000 mi US $50 |
Rear window made strange noise when lowered, dealership repaired under warranty. |
| 6000 mi | rear latch would not return to the down position after opening for the back-up camera. Latch assembly inc. camera replaced under warranty. |
| 7000 mi | Latch system for rear hatch failed and needed to be replaced |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 37000 mi | During 40,000 mile service, tech discovered leaking windshield washer pump. Although outside warranty, Gorman-McCracken VW repaired defect free of charge and gave me a free loaner car for two days. |
| 10236 mi | I was getting a crazy rattle by my head. Turns out a seat belt bolt was loose. No more rattling. |
| 7500 mi US $25 |
Another tire needed to be plugged. The all-seasons the car comes with are terrible. |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 2500 mi | Reinstalled driver side windshield wiper arm to correct misalignment |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2000 mi | Difficulty opening fuel filler door. They replaced the release activator which helped a little but it still doesn't open easily nor consistently. As a result they have ordered an entire fuel door assembly. Hopefully that will resolve the problem. |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 11160 mi | Rear right seat latch has a pop-up unlatched indicator that would not retract. Dealership replaced the latch cover and now it works fine. |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 6944 mi | rear hatch support no longuer able to raise the backdoor |
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